Principal Sourcing Engineer, Semiconductor Backend
Core
Develop long-term sourcing strategies and execute them for OSAT, Substrate, and Test suppliers to deliver custom silicon solutions for Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure teams.
Role type
Principal Sourcing Director (Custom Silicon)
Builds
Custom silicon solutions for Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure teams
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing (OSAT, Substrate, Test) and Supply Chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, cost negotiation, supply continuity management, supplier selection and qualification, change management, market analysis, should cost modelling, PPAC analysis, contract definition, executive leadership
Preferred skills
MBA, relationships with senior leadership in OSAT/Substrate/Test, silicon design and packaging technology knowledge
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for OSAT, Substrate, and Test suppliers; Lead engagement with custom silicon partners; Foster partnerships with suppliers; Optimize supply chain with planning and materials teams; Ensure supplier selection and component qualification meet requirements; Mitigate supply continuity risk; Drive change management for efficiency; Perform market analysis and should cost modelling; Map process technology nodes and perform PPAC analysis.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & execution
